Operating Procedures; Using Your Saw; Modes Of Use - Concept2 MS100 Operator's Manual

ASSEMBLY
the arbor screw, remove the outside saw blade fl ange, and the saw blade.
4. Be sure that when mounting the new saw blade, the direction arrows on the
blade correspond with the arrow on the guard.
5. Apply the above procedure in reverse. Before re-attaching the guard and arm,
check that the blade is tight.
6. Re-fasten the arm to the fi xed guard with the screw.

OPERATING PROCEDURES

START UP
This tool is ideal for repetitive cuts on large pieces.
1. Check to ensure everything is correctly attached, screws are fastened, and all
adjusting keys and wrenches are removed.
2. Connect the saw to power.
3. Unlock the saw from its various storage and shipping positions.
4. Squeezing the trigger switch in the handle will start the saw with the cutting head
in the raised position and the blade fully enclosed in the guard.
5. To begin cutting, lower the cutting head .
6. After cutting, allow the head to come back up. The guard will close automati- 6. After cutting, allow the head to come back up. The guard will close automati-
cally.
7. The saw will stop when you release the trigger switch in the handle.

USING YOUR SAW

After unpacking, reading the instructions, attaching the machine to the workbench, After unpacking, reading the instructions, attaching the machine to the workbench,
and checking that all attachments are correctly installed, you can use your saw. and checking that all attachments are correctly installed, you can use your saw.
 Be sure to wear appropriate protective equipment.
 For your safety, remove chips, small pieces, etc. from the table top before opera- For your safety, remove chips, small pieces, etc. from the table top before opera-
tion.

MODES OF USE:

Chop cut:
The sliding head is moved to the rear as far as possible and locked in place. The The sliding head is moved to the rear as far as possible and locked in place. The
head is locked in the upright position. The table rotation is locked at 0°.
This is a good setting for simple crosscuts of smaller pieces (up to 5-1/2" - 140mm This is a good setting for simple crosscuts of smaller pieces (up to 5-1/2" - 140mm
wide and 3" - 75mm thick).
Mitre cut:
The sliding head is moved to the rear as far as possible and locked in place. The The sliding head is moved to the rear as far as possible and locked in place. The
head is locked in the upright position. Unlock and move the table rotation to the left head is locked in the upright position. Unlock and move the table rotation to the left
or right up to 45° left & 50° right. The table will stop at detents at 0°, 15°, 22.5°, 30°, or right up to 45° left & 50° right. The table will stop at detents at 0°, 15°, 22.5°, 30°,
& 45° left and right. Use the knob to lock the table at the desired angle.
This is a good setting for simple angle cuts of smaller pieces (up to 5-1/2" - 140mm This is a good setting for simple angle cuts of smaller pieces (up to 5-1/2" - 140mm
wide, depending on the angle and 3" - 75mm thick).
Compound cut:
The sliding head is moved to the rear as far as possible and locked in place. Unlock The sliding head is moved to the rear as far as possible and locked in place. Unlock
and move the table rotation to the left or right as in mitre cuts above. Using the lever and move the table rotation to the left or right as in mitre cuts above. Using the lever
at the back of the saw, unlock the head and angled it to any position from 0° – 45° at the back of the saw, unlock the head and angled it to any position from 0° – 45°
left, then lock it in place.
This is setting is for the more complex beveled angle cuts of smaller pieces (up to
5-1/2" - 140mm wide, depending on the angle and up to 2-15/16" - 75mm thick,
depending on the bevel).
Note: at extreme positions, the hold-down clamp should be moved to the right side
of the table to prevent it interfering with the movement of the cutting head. Always
check before making the cut if there is any potential interference from the clamp or
any other part of the machine.
Sliding cut:
You can extend the cuts above to larger pieces (up to 12" - 305mm wide and
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